Sunday night Songwriters Circle at Gus’s Pub in Halifax featuring Claire Porter, Evan Aucoin, Stef Benac and Logan MacKay. Tickets are here! tixfox.co/e/l0t7J0Xgj9

Double-nominated at the 2026 ECMAs for Jazz and Fusion, and a 2024 MusicNL Alternative Artist of the Year nominee, Claire Porter is a sharp-tongued, genre-bending force. Montreal-honed, Newfoundland-rooted, she delivers meticulous, unpredictable performances that cut deep and linger.

Evan AuCoin, known for his rich storytelling and deeply authentic sound. Blending folk, country, blues, and traditional Newfoundland influences, AuCoin delivers songs that resonate with honesty and emotional depth, whether in stripped-down acoustic moments or soaring full-bodied arrangements.

Stef Benac is a wildcard songwriter. She's the founder of Halifax folk duo, Factory Girls. She's also the head witch and Rock n' Roll wailer of Bring Me Sleep. You never know if she'll sing you a lullaby, a cheatin' country song, a spooky Appalachian number, or a raspy rock tune. She can't be tamed and she can't stick to one genre or mood for too long. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll contemplate the meaning of life. No matter what the weather, she'll make sure you leave the show feeling fully entertained and well-loved. 

Logan Edward MacKay is a singer-songwriter from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Logan has found a sweet spot between the reflective truth within songwriting and an alternative edge. His music conveys the harsh but honest realities of life, drafting out its blisses and burdens while capturing the feelings of grief, doubt and love.